Perfect for Fall: my caramel apple spice cake! This cake is so simple to make and decorate but incredibly delicious.
If you’ve tried this cake then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!
A Few Notes
- If you’re not using 6-inch pans, double the recipe for 8-inch pans or triple the recipe for 9-inch pans.
- You can substitute sour cream for the yogurt if desired, I do it all the time and can’t really tell the difference.
- To get FLAT layers that are moist inside and out try using cake strips! You can buy a set or make your own from foil and paper towels at home. I made a whole blog post on it so check it out if you’re interested!
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Apple Spice Cake
Moist apple cake with all the holiday spices mixed in. And of course there's a home made caramel drizzle.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 238 kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1 Pinch ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 to 4 apples cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups) I prefer honey crisp but many varieties are great.
For the Buttercream:
- 1 pound confectioner's sugar
- 3/4 cup room temperature Butter
- 1/3 cup cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cream or half and half
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Sift and whisk together the dry ingredients
- Mix together the wet ingredients until well combined in a large bowl or stand mixer
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined
- Fold in the apples
- Divide the mixture evenly into four 6" pans, which have been buttered and floured. (I always use cake strips too)
- Bake at 350F for approximately 40 minutes or until centers are done.
For the Buttercream:
- Cream the butter.
- Add in the powdered sugar gradually and beat together.
- Add vanilla and cream until desired consistency is achieved.
For the Caramel:
- Combine ingredients in small pot.
- Heat over medium-low heat while whisking
- Cook for 7-8 minutes
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- If you’re not using 6-inch pans, double the recipe for 8-inch pans or triple the recipe for 9-inch pans.
- You can substitute sour cream for the yogurt if desired, I do it all the time and can’t really tell the difference.
- To get FLAT layers that are moist inside and out try using cake strips! You can buy a set or make your own from foil and paper towels at home. I made a whole blog post on it so check it out if you’re interested!
Nutrition Facts
Apple Spice Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 238 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Potassium 43mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 10g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 1%
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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You have a perfectly preppy looking slice of cake in your beautiful pictures. The recipe sounds delicious and I will put on “to do” list. Thanks.
what a stunning Autumnal Cake with beautiful pictures
Yum! The perfect cake for fall 😀 I love a seasonal recipe!
Apple cakes are the best, aren’t they? I always bake with apples and I add cinnamon most of the time to my apple bakes. Love how you added more spices though, this cake looks very delicious.
So what is half and half? I live in Australia and it’s not something we have in our supermarkets!
LOL, it is 1/2 milk and 1/2 heavy cream 🙂
Can the oil be replaced with butter or something else?
Josephine,
Butter works as a replacement!
John
My daughter & I made this cake. It was very delicious. Thank you for the recipe.
Tara,
I’m so happy that you liked it!
John
I loved this cake!!!
So glad you liked it!!!
I loved this cake!!! It has the PERFECT amount of spice and the caramel was just amazing!